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Breast cancer survivor urges others not to delay screening
Last updated on Monday, October 6, 2025
A staff member at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) who almost ignored her first breast screening invitation is urging others to attend after that one appointment changed her life. Julie Moss, a Histopathology Support Secretary, was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer last year after...
read moreControlling phosphate levels on dialysis
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is the study about? Based on current evidence, it is unclear if lowering blood phosphate towards a normallevel is always a good option for patients receiving dialysis. The PHOSPHATE trial istrying to find out if controlling blood phosphate levels results in a longer life and a betterquali...
read moreCollapsed Lung
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is this study about? We are recruiting patients who are admitted to hospital with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). Patients often require treatment to re-inflate the lung. The trial is looking at whether low-grade suction applied to the chest tube, vs. no suction (which we call standard c...
read morePre-term birth
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is this study about? Preterm birth (PTB) happens when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. About 10% of babies are born preterm worldwide. PTB can have a serious impact on the lives and health of children and families. Researchers have found specific genetic factors related to P...
read moreAnna Reynolds, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Associate Principal Investigator
Last updated on Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Anna Reynolds told us why getting involved in research has been one of the most enriching things she’s done in her career. Anna, who is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP*), decided to become an Associate Principal Investigator for a research study in the Renal Department. “I’ve worked at...
read moreDialysis Patients Take Charge at Arrowe Park Hospital
Last updated on Friday, November 15, 2024
A ground-breaking initiative is transforming the lives of haemodialysis patients at Arrowe Park Hospital by empowering them to take control of their own treatment. The system, known as shared care, allows patients to actively participate in their dialysis process with the support and guidance of...
read moreKind Words
Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018
"Thank you so much for all your help. Without you we would be totally lost. Cannot tell you how much we appreciate all your help with the practicalities of looking after ourselves and our wonderful, but fragile Ophelia. It is the kindest and most helpful gestures which are normally taken for g...
read moreMichalina Bocho, Senior Biomedical Scientist
Last updated on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
I love science because it doesn’t care about gender, religion or race. That’s the best part of it. You’re just doing the same job as everyone else. The blood sciences team is at the heart of healthcare, because 80% of patient diagnoses are supported by laboratory findings. We provide critical su...
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